When and Where: January 15, 2022 – Syracuse, N.Y. (Ted Grant Court)
Score: Le Moyne College 77, Southern New Hampshire University 72
Records: SNHU 6-6 (2-5 NE10), Le Moyne 7-6 (3-3 NE10)
Sophomore
Jacari Sanders (San Antonio, Texas) and freshman
Aaron Gray (Providence, R.I.) each pumped in 20 points, but SNHU dropped a 77-72 decision at Le Moyne College on Saturday in Syracuse, N.Y. Sophomore
Noah Kamba (Lynn, Mass.) scored 11 points for SNHU.
STANDOUT PERFORMERS
- Sophomore Jacari Sanders (San Antonio, Texas) - 20 points (7-16 FG, 1-4 3-FG, 5-5 FT)
- Freshman Aaron Gray (Providence, R.I.) -- 20 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3-FG, 7-7 FT), 7 rebounds
- Sophomore Noah Kamba (Lynn, Mass.) – 11 points (3-14 FG, 3-6 3-FG), 3 assists
KEY MOMENTS
- Kamba hit back-to-back three-point field goals to give SNHU a 22-16 lead with 6:31 to play in the first half.
- The Dolphins responded with three consecutive three-pointers and extended the run to 16 straight points before the Penmen hit a hoop to make it 32-25. SNHU trailed 34-25 at the break.
- The Penmen outscored Le Moyne 47-43 in the second half, but never regained the lead. Neither team had a lead of more than 10 points in the entire contest.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Kamba has scored in double figures in five consecutive games for the Penmen.
- Gray has tallied at least 20 points in five games for SNHU.
- Junior Ryan Layman (Wrentham, Mass.) pulled down a team-high eight boards for the Penmen. He added six points.
- SNHU went 21-of-24 from the charity stripe (87.5 %) - Le Moyne was 18-23.
- The Dolphins had a 40-35 edge on the glass and outshot the Penmen (44.8% to 35.9%).
- Christian Davis led Le Moyne with 18 points and eight rebounds.
NOTES
- The Dolphins have won the last four meetings. SNHU leads the all-time series 22-18.
WHAT'S NEXT
- With a postponement of Monday's game with Franklin Pierce in anticipation of a snowstorm, SNHU will next play Wednesday 1/19 at American International College.
- The next home game at the Stan Spirou Field House will be Saturday, January 22 with Saint Rose. The game is part of a doubleheader with the SNHU women. Fans will be required to wear a face mask, regardless of vaccination status. The concession stand will be closed.
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